Chapter 183 Jessica Helps

"Why aren't you eating?" Michael mumbled through a mouthful of bread, glancing at Emily who was just sitting there, not even touching her fork.

"I'm not hungry," Emily shrugged, clearly lying.

"But you made so much food," Michael pointed out.

He was just making an observation, but Emily, feeling extra sensitive, took it the wrong way. "I'll pay you back for all this," she snapped.

Michael looked puzzled, "What are you talking about?"

"The food," Emily clarified.

"Emily, are you out of your mind?" Michael asked, bewildered.

"Yeah, I'm really messed up right now. The rumors are cleared, the stock's bouncing back, and now you think I'm a burden? Fine, I'll move out," Emily shot back, standing up to leave. Michael quickly got up and blocked her path. "When did I ever say that? Emily, stop with the moving out talk. I've been swamped and exhausted, I can't keep comforting you."

His words were straightforward and sincere. He looked at Emily, feeling a wave of helplessness wash over him.

Emily felt it too, so she stopped arguing and just watched Michael sit back down.

"Haven't the rumors been cleared up?" Emily asked, taking a few sips of juice, feeling defeated.

such a mess, ignoring me and Grandpa.

a lion, ready to pounce. That fierce, predatory vibe made people keep their

They ate breakfast in silence for the next five

glass. It reminded her of

the two companies teamed up, Smith Corporation would get stronger with Watson's support, and Watson could use Smith's strength to bounce back. It would be a win-win, and no one would dare mess with Bryan or try to oust Michael. Emily shared her idea with

Michael shot it down immediately. "You want me to make

just

wouldn't hear it. Anything involving Bryan made him tense. "Working with Watson means working with Bryan. That

put down his bread, wiped his mouth, and

about moving out. I'll keep paying you, and you have to keep

wash up, leaving Emily

there was one group of people Emily thought should

"It's me, Jessica."

time to call

the window at the trees and suddenly had a brilliant idea. She could get Smith Corporation and Watson Corporation to work together without bruising

the phone, "Yeah, where are you?

filming in Emerald City. Unlike heartless

location and told the driver to

about Bryan's family issues. That was

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